Mirror Mirror

 
Last week was Reflections week in the e-course I'm taking online. The instructor encouraged us to smile at ourselves whenever we encountered our own reflection, which I found incredibly hard to do. I usually try to avoid looking at my reflection, let alone take the time to really truly look at myself and smile. But the instructor said the most beautiful thing about why this is important: 

"I try and remember if I catch my eye to give a little smile, a little acknowledgment because the person I see, that woman, is my ally. A good reminder to not only see her but to remember that she is there, but to give her a bit of consideration because the nicer we are to her, the more she'll be on our side. In other words, we gotta be on our own side."

For this assignment we could take pictures of ourselves in any reflection. It was fun finding where and how I'm reflected in the world.  I couldn't help but think of one of my most favorite quotes each time I chose to stop to give my self a little nod of acknowledgement.

 

" The best day of your life is the one on which you decide your life is your own. No apologies or excuses. No one to lean on, rely on, or blame. The gift is yours--- it is an amazing journey---and you alone are responsible for the quality of it. This is the first day your life really begins."

~Bob Moawad

I'm off to have coffee with my best friend and ally....

Comments

[Corey Marie]

What a fun project! Cute shots & I love your blog. :)

[Jessica]

Thanks :)